Thursday, May 26, 2011

The Next Stage. With this creation I have succeeded in making a two sided necklace. I used 6mm round Swarovski crystals in the centre, with 3mm Czech fire polished beads embellished around the edges.
Images below show both sides of the one necklace.

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Side 2 close up

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These images are close ups on the pendant. Where the chain has been woven in cannot be seen front or back so I am a happy chappy. The wearer will also be happy having a necklace that is actually two necklaces.

I can see loads of possibilities and varieties will come from making this pendant and am looking forward to further experimenting with more colours. Stay Tuned !!!

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Here is my latest multi-chain necklace. Fuschia 6mm Swarovski AB bicone centre with delica surround. I have been developing a pendant that doesn't show where the chain has been woven in. This is my first success. You can see the join on the back of the work but not the front. I also developed a better way to stop the chains from rolling over each other, when worn, by beading flat squares, joining the chain, then joining these squares to the clasp. The chains stay in place when the wearer puts the necklace on. Yippeee!!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Black Agate, black Czech fire polished beads with gold and black seed beads embellished with a new coral red Swarovski crystal. I love how this necklace looks on the wearer. The chain with the drop dangles hang just in the cleavage. Having created this design I have also come up with many variations to the base allowing for very interesting combinations in the necklace. One for the classroom eventually.

ABOUT ME

Being creative is very high on my list. I love playing with new beads, new shapes, and seeing what I can do with them. Beadweaving is the best creative endeavour I have done.
I have been beadweaving since 2007 and my designs have become known around the world. I am most grateful.
2014 I travelled to USA and taught workshops in Florida and this year - 2016 - I am travelling to New York to teach.
From a creative hobby, into a passion, into what some would call 'work' beading has become my life.